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Month: September 2020

Wema Bank raises standard of ALAT Mobile Banking App

ALAT by Wema Bank has introduced its upgraded mobile app – ALAT 4.0 to enable customers remain connected to do much more. A unique app that provides seamless access to an array of exciting features serves as a platform where…

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ICT

NCC to review International Termination Rate for Voice Services

…Begins cost-based study to determine new rates The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has flagged-off a cost-based study to set the new pricing regime for mobile international termination rate (ITR) for inbound international voice calls in the country. The ITR is…

ICT

TD’s Tech Experience Centre’ll unlock new wave in Nigeria—HP

Globally renowned tech giant, Hewlett Packard Inc. (HP) has heaped praises on the management of TD Africa for spearheading the project, noting that the centre will herald a new technological wave in Nigeria. This was disclosed by Ife Afe, Managing…

COVID-19: CA-COVID launches next phase II of Awareness Campaign

…harps on merits of personal safety protocols The Coalition Against Covid19 (CA-COVID), the umbrella body of organised private sector operators, supporting Nigerian government’s efforts to fight the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, has called for sustained individual commitment  in the…

ICT

Konga Freedom Sales goes live today

All is set for the 2020 edition of the Konga Freedom Sales, an annual promotion by the foremost composite e-Commerce giant targeted at celebrating Nigeria’s independence anniversary. Specifically, the Konga Freedom Sales goes live on Monday, September 21, 2020 and…

Effective Public Service will Grow Nigeria’s Economy—Jamoh

Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh has emphasized  the importance of efficient and effective Public Service to Nigeria’s economic prosperity. This was as he stated the Agency’s commitment to collaborate with the Bureau…

Heritage Bank’s MD calls for aids on speedy economic recovery

In the quest to aid speedy economic recovery and impactful service delivery to stakeholders caused by macro-economic headwinds and Covid-19, banking sector’s players have been charged to maximize the opportunities by re-strategizing its roles that will address emerging risks. The…

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Minister, Danbatta, others set for 2020 Virtual Internet Governance Forum

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, and other key players in the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector are set for…

Maritime Security: NIMASA, Air Force begin Asset deployment for DBP

Air assets acquired under the Deep Blue Project (DBP), also called the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, domiciled with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) are set for deployment by the Nigerian Air Force in support…

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NCC conducts virtual Bi-Annual Meeting with Telcos on Complaints Management

…Renews discussion with on Compensation Policy The regular bi-annual meeting of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Senior Executives of telecommunication companies on complaints management held recently, and for the first time virtually, in compliance with COVID-19 management protocols instituted…